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25483	2001-11-25 01:25:00	I updated directX 8.0 to 8.1 now half my games dont work. when I click the 'test Direct3D' button this happens. the directx7 test works ok then it it attempts the directx8 it tells me this. direct3d results: failure at step 5 (GetDeviceCaps):HRESULT = 0x8876086a (3D not availible) I have a nvida riva tnt2/tnt2 pro. I have the latest nvida detonator drivers. anyone have any ideas?	Guest (0)
25484	2001-11-25 01:44:00	Hi Jon, It is unlikely that such a virgin piece of microsoftware is functional. you do not need directX8.1, so get rid of it. In fact, unless you have mechwarrior 4 you do not need directX 8.0 either. When dealing with microsoft it is prudent to remain a few months behind the latest technology, or in the case of operating systems, Dos is stable...ish It pays to be using the version of directX that is compatible with your most recent piece of graphical software.	Guest (0)
25485	2001-11-25 04:16:00	Hi Jon, what OS do you use? From what I can gather it can be corrected by reinstalling both directx and video drivers, some people have reported that updated 4in1s are also needed if you have a VIA chipset.	Guest (0)
25486	2001-11-25 06:56:00	am running windows 98 yea, umnn I usualy do let microstuff a while to 'debug' I dont know what I was thinking this time lol. how do I go back to directX8.0? I still have the directX8.0 upgrade but running that did zip.	Guest (0)
25487	2001-11-26 10:04:00	that link dosent apear to be working.	Guest (0)
25488	2001-11-27 08:38:00	search for a programme called dxuninstaller.zip. It solved a similar problem for me... DX claims it will dig itself to deep into the OS to be removed but this did the trick...	Guest (0)
25489	2001-11-27 09:45:00	its working now! I didnt get the chance to find that DX uninstaller but for some reason its working! dont know why.... thanks anyways for your help. ;)	Guest (0)
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